Social Work
Bachelor's degree · National Louis University · Chicago, IL
$37,205Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at National Louis University earn a median of $37,205 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160).
Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Governors State University University Park | $44,133 | $22,962 |
| Millikin University Decatur | $41,543 | $26,500 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $39,641 | $28,369 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $39,178 | $15,324 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $39,041 | $24,890 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $38,707 | $23,247 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $38,382 | $21,579 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $36,974 | $23,500 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $36,815 | $17,850 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $36,017 | $25,000 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $34,664 | $27,000 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $31,720 | $25,750 |
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$74,124 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$73,738 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$68,404 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$66,830 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$65,720 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$61,839 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$59,084 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$57,644 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$55,506 - Human Services, GeneralMaster's degree
$50,936 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesMaster's degree
$49,641 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$48,351 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$47,754 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$46,954 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$46,203 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$45,096 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$42,196 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$40,484
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from National Louis University make?
The median salary is $37,205 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.